7th Wave RYA Training Centre at Port Erin
30/11/2011A small sailing school making big waves…
2026 – Celebrating 20 years of 7th Wave!
We are happy to be celebrating this milestone of 20 years teaching sailing and having fun on the water at Port Erin. Over the years our shores have been graced with basking sharks, dolphins, incredible sunsets and the most fantastic people. We have made life-long friends, memories and changed the lives of so many young people.
7th Wave sailors have gone on to become National and World Champions, RYA Senior Instructors and Dinghy Instructors, some have gone on to work abroad instructing. For some students we were a stepping stone toward jobs on tall ships or megayachts, for others, simply kayaking round Port Erin bay has been a place of peace, laughter and adventure enough.
There have been some long hard beats along the way, a few waves have rocked the ship, there have been some incredible spinnaker runs too. All the peaks and troughs of this journey have been navigated with constant support from friends, family, supporters and an amazing home-grown team who have been the glue that holds it all together though thick and thin. Long may it continue!
7th Wave RYA Recognised Training Centre has a superb beachside venue, home-grown, happy, helpful staff and a proven track record for creating high quality sailors, RYA Dinghy Instructors and even a few World Champions!
Whether you want to try sailing, learn powerboating, understand navigation or enjoy a paddle around the bay, we are here to get you on the water and discover something amazing on your doorstep. With clear waters, stunning sunsets and an abundance of marine life, Port Erin Bay is perfect for watersports. Dip your toes in and let us show you the ropes. We are the island’s sailing and powerboating specialists.
SEA SENSE! Kayak, SUP and small craft safety sessions
Get the best out of the island’s coastline, explore with confidence! Sign up for our 2 hour Sea Sense safety, weather, tide and local knowledge – shorebased theory sessions.
Learn how to interpret the weather and shipping forecasts
Choose when and where to go out safely and when to stay ashore.
Understand the tidal flow around the island’s coastline.
Advice on what to wear and kit to carry to be safe out there.
Learn how to put a basic personal safety plan together.
Know who to call for help on the sea and how to call for help.
2026 Dates: Sundays at 10am on 31 May, 7 June, 21 June. Tuesdays at 7pm on 9 June, 16 June.
Price £40 per person
YOUTH SAILING WEEKS 2026
Our popular Youth Sailing Weeks allow youngsters to work through the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. Courses run each week during the TT half-term and the summer holidays from 6th July to the end of August. Monday to Friday, 10am to 4.45pm each day.
These weeks are a great way to learn to sail, make new friends and enjoy nature’s playground on our doorstep. The minimum age is 8 years old. We provide all the equipment required and RYA certificates and logbooks.
Kayak and Paddleboard Hire from 1st May 2026 to September.
Single kayaks £17.50 per hour, double kayaks £30.00 per hour.
Stand Up Paddleboards £25.00 per hour.
Sessions are priced per hour and start on the hour, please arrive a few minutes early.
We have a safety boat and qualified drivers on the water to look after you.
Our shop is located on Strand Road, Port Erin. We stock Sola wetsuits, buoyancy aids, neoprene gloves, boots, hoods, spray tops and accessories, bodyboards, snorkelling gear, beach toys and much much more.